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Dumpster fires prompt Longmont city advisory

Times-Call staff

Posted:
07/13/2013 05:04:22 PM MDT

Updated:
07/13/2013 05:40:05 PM MDT

LONGMONT -- City officials have issued a reminder that Longmont requires all commercial business owners to have their trash Dumpsters at least 5 feet away from their buildings to prevent possible fires from spreading to the buildings.

The city's Department of Public Safety is investigating several recent Dumpster fires, including one that spread into and destroyed the Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services building at 439 Coffman St. on May 28.

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